Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
102 HP
245 HP
Torque:
250 NM
520 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
18.1 seconds
6 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 143 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 270 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 12.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.6
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
61 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Caravelle engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.79 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.84 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.94 m
1.44 m
Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 26 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 50 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1385 litres
Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
